Anatomy Chapters 2 & 3 Flashcards
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The steroid that tends to be deposited in arterial walls when it is excessively abundant in blood is?

cholesterol

Correct organic macromolecule for steroids, amino acids, polysaccharides, and RNA?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Lipids (correct)
  • Nucleic Acids
  • A molecule composed of two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to glycerol is a?

    phospholipid

    What organelle helps the cell assemble proteins?

    <p>ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The membrane forming the outer edge of the cytoplasm is the?

    <p>plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most abundant inorganic compound in the body is?

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cell parts are also called?

    <p>organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The form of carbohydrates transported in the blood is?

    <p>glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct organic macromolecule for adipose tissue, antibodies, monosaccharides, and nucleotides?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct organic macromolecule for glucose, DNA, glycerol, and enzyme?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNA and RNA are examples of large molecules called?

    <p>nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The solvent in which the chemical reactions of life occur is?

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The organic base found only in DNA is?

    <p>thymine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excess nutrients are usually stored in the body as?

    <p>triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct organic molecule for fatty acids, peptide bonds, phospholipids, and starch?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids belong to the class of compounds known as?

    <p>lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The class of organic compounds that are formed of amino acids is?

    <p>proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cell nucleus contains instructions for protein synthesis encoded in the?

    <p>DNA of chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The storage form of carbohydrates in the body is?

    <p>glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Correct organic macromolecules for genetic material, sugars, hemoglobin, and triglycerides?

    <p>Nucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Energy for immediate cellular use is provided by?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Glucose, fructose, and ribose are?

    <p>monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A molecule composed of glycerol and three fatty acids is a?

    <p>triglyceride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ATP differs from ADP in containing?

    <p>3 phosphate groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The organelles that are the sites of ATP production are the?

    <p>mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The semiliquid substance located between the nucleus and the cell membrane is the?

    <p>cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The structural and functional units of the body are?

    <p>cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The class of organic compounds that are the primary source of nutrient energy for the body is?

    <p>carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sex hormones and cholesterol are examples of a class of lipids known as?

    <p>steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The class of lipids forming a major part of cell membranes is?

    <p>phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organic molecules are distinguished by containing?

    <p>carbon and hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Macromolecules

    • Cholesterol: A steroid that can accumulate in arterial walls when present in high blood levels.
    • Organic Macromolecules:
      • Lipids: Include steroids and triglycerides.
      • Proteins: Made of amino acids, crucial for various cellular functions.
      • Carbohydrates: Serve as the body's main source of energy, transported as glucose.
      • Nucleic Acids: Include DNA and RNA, key for genetic information.

    Cell Structure and Function

    • Phospholipid: Composed of two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and glycerol; essential for cell membranes.
    • Ribosomes: Organelles responsible for protein assembly.
    • Plasma Membrane: The outer membrane that encloses the cytoplasm of the cell.
    • Water: The most abundant inorganic compound in the body; serves as a solvent for biochemical reactions.

    Cell Components

    • Organelles: Internal structures within cells that perform specific functions.
    • Nucleus: Contains DNA that encodes protein synthesis instructions.

    Energy Storage and Usage

    • Triglycerides: Stored excess nutrients, composed of glycerol and three fatty acids.
    • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): Provides immediate energy for cellular functions; contains three phosphate groups.
    • Mitochondria: Organelles where ATP is produced through cellular respiration.

    Types of Carbohydrates

    • Monosaccharides: Simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and ribose.
    • Glycogen: Storage form of carbohydrates in the body, mainly in the liver and muscle.

    Lipids and Their Functions

    • Lipids: Include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids; important for energy storage, cell membrane structure, and hormone production.
    • Phospholipids: Major components of cell membranes, providing a barrier and fluidity to cells.
    • Steroids: Include hormones and cholesterol, vital for various physiological functions.

    Nutrient Types and Composition

    • Organic Molecules: Characterized by the presence of carbon and hydrogen.
    • Classifications:
      • Lipids: Fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids.
      • Proteins: Made from amino acids; include enzymes and antibodies.
      • Carbohydrates: Sugars and starches; primary energy source.

    Genetic Material

    • Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA are essential for heredity and protein synthesis; DNA contains thymine, while RNA does not.

    Summary of Key Terms

    • Cells: Basic structural and functional units of life.
    • Cytoplasm: Semi-liquid substance between the nucleus and the cell membrane where organelles are suspended.

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